Director, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. 
• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. 
• Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. 

It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat.

ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.

Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water:  https://wi.st/3vH5OUK

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits from day 1: Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive medical, dental, vision and 401k coverage (all day 1).
• Inclusive culture: Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your unique perspective and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Relocation assistance – support to relocate to VA for this opportunity!

Reporting to the VP Operations, the Director, Environmental, Health and Safety is responsible for playing a crucial role in managing and reducing risk while embodying the proactive and innovative spirit that defines our culture. You will oversee all EHS critical metrics and objectives across the company, including multi-site operations, sales, and office environments. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative culture within our operations and sales teams to promote a zero-incident and injury-free workplace. This role is both hands-on and strategic, requiring the ability to influence long-term decision-making to ensure the safety of our associates.

You will lead a dedicated team of 5-8 professionals who directly coordinate the EHS program, overseeing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of EHS personnel.

This position is based onsite in Glen Allen, VA. Requires 35-40% travel to support various operations areas, including international travel to Latin America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy strategies to enhance organizational performance with a focus on culture, influence, and risk mitigation.
• Lead the development of company-wide, multi-year EHS strategies to provide program direction for associates and steering committees, ensuring continuous EHS performance. Set annual goals based on known gaps and prioritized risks for both manufacturing facilities and field sales globally.
• Partner with business leaders to integrate EHS routines into performance expectations for every associate across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with ChemTreat and Veralto Corporation, as well as Federal, State, and local regulations and policies covering areas like hazard identification, risk assessment, incident management, safety training, and emergency response.
• Ensure adequate and appropriate safety, environmental, and regulatory training for ChemTreat associates and EHS professionals. Develop training programs, secure external training as needed, and select or recommend sources for training aids and materials.
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported, thoroughly investigated, and closed with effective and sustained corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide leadership in risk assessment, change management and business continuity planning.
• Develop, track, and communicate metrics, trends, and key performance indicators for EHS and sustainability.
• Ensure team competency at each location (both internal and external) globally to meet regulatory requirements of EHS.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce waste and environmental impact.
• Monitor, report, and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability program implementations.